The University of the Free State (UFS) with its Main Campus in Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa and in the heart of the country, is one of the oldest South African institutions of higher learning. Our two other campuses are the vibrant Qwaqwa Campus in the Eastern Free State and the smaller South Campus in Bloemfontein.
With the appointment of Prof. Jonathan Jansen as Vice-Chancellor and Rector on 1 July 2009, we entered a new, dynamic era. He is not only determined to lead the institution to become one of the best universities in the world; but also to distinguish our university from other universities. Prof. Jansen brings with him a new vision for the UFS and for the first time our university is poised to take a leading role in higher education in South Africa .
POSITIONS
Our university is a multicultural, parallel-medium (English and Afrikaans) institution with a history intertwined with that of the Free State and South Africa and, to a growing extent, Africa and the rest of the world.
A full range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and diplomas are offered in seven faculties to more than 33 000 students, of which 28 186 students are studying on the Bloemfontein Campus, 874 on the South Campus and 4 260 on the Qwaqwa Campus. A total of 2 900 staff members are working on all three campuses.
The faculties are:
Economic and Management Sciences
Education
Health Sciences
Humanities
Law
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Theology
We are committed to becoming:
a world-class, engaged university of excellence and innovation and place of scholarship for South Africa and Africa;
an equitable, diverse, non-racial, non-sexist, multicultural, multilingual university where everyone will experience a sense of belonging and achievement;
a learning organisation where institutional culture, structures and processes are continuously scrutinised and redesigned to remain optimally fit for purpose; and
an institution that treasures diversity as a source of strength and quality.
The undelisted vacancy is presently vacant:
S1111-147: Vice-Rector: External Relations
Faculty/Dept: Rector
Type: Support
Description:
Senior Management
Vice-Rector: External Relations – Ref.: S1111-147
Duties and responsibilities:
Participate in the shared executive leadership of the University.
Ensure sound relations between stakeholders and the UFS in order to promote broader community engagement and partnerships.
Promote and develop relationships with key role-players at all levels of government, business and the diplomatic corps.
Enhance the standing of the UFS among leading universities in South Africa, the SADC and the rest of the African continent.
Build and maintain partnerships with leading international universities.
Represent the UFS at regional, national and international levels in higher education structures/ organisations.
Provide executive leadership for UFS transformation initiatives, which includes the UFS EE programme.
Inherent requirements:
An appropriate doctoral degree.
Extensive experience (5 years) related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Demonstrated evidence of engagement in academic leadership.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
The ability to participate in the leadership activities/processes of an institution of higher education.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, including internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge and understanding of the transformational challenges facing public higher education institutions.
Knowledge of policy and legislative imperatives impacting on the environment of public higher education institutions.
Ability to excel in situations requiring diplomacy and negotiating skills.
Knowledge of and experience in the acquisition and management of corporate and governmental grants (local and foreign).
Term of office:
Five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.
Assumption of duties:
1 April 2012, or as soon as possible
Closing date:
18 November 2011
Remuneration package:
Details regarding the remuneration package, including fringe benefits, are available on request.
General:
Applicationswill be considered, irrespective of the gender, race or religion of the applicant. Candidates must be prepared to participate in the approved appointment procedure, which comprises the following:
Management profile evaluation.
An interview conducted by a selection committee.
Providing certified copies of degree certificates and being aware that confidential referee reports will be requested.
Public presentation (articulation) and elucidation of the candidate’s vision for the portfolio.
Applications accompanied by an abridged (maximum two pages) as well as a comprehensive CV, a declaration of intent, the names of at least three referees, and certified copies of degree certificates must be addressed to Ms M Ratsoane, Department Human Resources, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 or e-mailed to ratsoanems@ufs.ac.za.
Enquiries:
Tel: 051 401 2820, Mr LS Geyer (e-mail: geyerls@ufs.ac.za).
Tel: 051 401 3735, Prof NI Morgan (e-mail: morganni@ufs.ac.za)
Tel: 051 401 7000, Prof JD Jansen (e-mail: rector@ufs.ac.za)
Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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